Friday, August 30, 2013

pdq* Club [PRETTY DARN QUICK] - August Edition


Thanks for entering our Back To School Giveaway. There's still a little bit of time to enter. All information is in the post here.  Good luck!

We are happy to present the August edition of pdq* Club [*PRETTY DARN QUICK] by Jill Finley of Jillily Studios. Who doesn't need a French memo board? Forget the really expensive store-bought ones. You can make your own at a fraction of the cost and you can customize it with your own fabric. The, dare we say it,  holidays are right around the corner. All of these pdq Club projects are quick and easy. 

Jill always designs fabulous projects that are equally beautiful and functional. This month's design is no exception. Remember you can go back and check out all of the other club projects by clicking on this link. [You can access the patterns as always by using the icon on the right sidebar at the top of the page.] 





Jill sent along a note about how she was inspired to make this French memo board:

"I have been wanting to make a French memo board to help keep things organized and in sight around here.  Putting "to do" items and fun inspirational things up on a board is much better than leaving them in a stack of papers on the desk top, don't you think?  Start by gathering your supplies.  I ran to my local home improvement store and bought the insulation board and peg board.  I had them cut to size right there to save time and trouble.  I spent around $7, and that included the Diet Coke and Cheetos that I deemed necessary to finish the project!  As soon as I got home I picked out some fabric, ribbon, and buttons from my stash, and in no time I was done with this darling project.  I hope you enjoy these free instructions! 

The fabric I used was from my new Poppy Patio collection.  This black and white print is just so versatile.  I also used it to make a darling table runner with yo-yos placed on each flower.  This runner is called "Lotsa Dots," and the pattern will be available on my website next week."


[Editor's note: Isn't that table runner darling? We'll let you know when Jill has the pattern up on her website.]

You can grab this month's pdq* Club [PRETTY DARN QUICK] instructions here.


Jill has a couple of new releases that we are showing to your local quilt shops now. Jams & Jellies and Twirl are two darling new lines that will be coming out in the future. You can find out more about these lines on our website.





This month's winner of a random selection of fabrics is:

Blogger Barbara Pricola said...
This is darling and just right for carrying an ipad and a couple of essentials. Thank you.
July 22, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Congratulations! Remember to leave Jill a message here in the comments section by midnight September 22, 2013 and we'll draw a name for a bundle of fabric of our choice.

Have a great weekend!

-hg

63 comments:

Nancy said...

Love this project!

WoolenSails said...

Very fun idea and nice to make matching accessories for a bedroom.

Debbie

Lisa England said...

What a great Christmas gift idea! Thanks for sharing.

Terri said...

So happy to find this site! Would love to win the give away! Thanks!

MoeWest said...

This pretty memo board is a great way to brighten up a sewing studio or home office. Thanks Jill!

Judy1522 said...

I have been wanting to make a French Memo board. This is something I am definitely going to make.

Joanna said...

Kim's board is a great idea and so pretty. Thanks for the project.

Gill said...

I like Jill's Jams and Jellies!
Especially the dots!

Cecilia said...

Thank you for the directions for the French Memo Board. I need to make one for each of my daughter's rooms.

Christine S said...

Awesome memo board!!

LJ said...

Love the memo board. I like how easy it is to add a photo, an inspiration picture, or a note to the board without having to find a tac that's not being used. Besides, it's just so cute...love the fabric and the sweet lime green buttons.

Pamela said...

That table runner in the Poppy Patio collection is delightful! Thanks for sharing!

scottylover said...

Love the color combination in the Jams & Jellies line! And I always wanted one of these memo boards, so now I know how to make one!

Thanks!
Sandy A

Margaret said...

I really like your memo board. Thanks for sharing your great ideas

Renea said...

Really cute. Love the fabric. I need to make one of these to hang by my desk at work. Thanks for the idea.

ledamewood said...

I love the table runner. I think yoyo's are so cute to look at, but never found a way to use them in something I really wanted to own. I believe I have now. And the color pallet in this fabric line is stunning. Not something I would have put together on my own, but I'm sure glad you did. I love it.

GranChris said...

Love this project. It would be perfect in Christmas fabric as well. I like the new fabric coming out. I will watch for it. Thanks for the inspiration.

Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals said...

What a great idea for my granddaughters for Christmas! Quick, easy and cost effective! Thanks for sharing...

Qltr89 said...

I know exactly what to give my daughter-in-law for Christmas - a french memo board. I just might use the lime (her favorite color) fabric with leaves on stems from your Jams and Jellies line. Thank you, Jill, for the inspiration.

Joan and Kevin said...

Love the memo board, I will be making one!

Emily C said...

Very nice change. Love this version of the standard message board. Love the pretty + useful combo. Very nice.

Barb Neiwert said...

The yo-yos are perfect for the fabric! What a neat table runner.

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

My DD was just telling me I needed a board in a spot in my sewing room~ great timing!! Thanks!

Helen L said...

That is a lovely memo board, and I've already been asking at my LQS about your Poppy line: I can't wait!! Love your table runner too: so clever to put those yo-yo's on it, and the colors are so lovely, bright and happy!!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg

Ellen said...

wonderful memo board.

Clothesline Club said...

Love the new Jams and Jellies line. The table runner is also very cute. Thanks for sharing.

Clothesline Club said...

Love the new Jams and Jellies line of fabric. The table runner is also very cute. Thanks for sharing.

WYO Di said...

My daughter made a photo board like this years ago in 4-H; may be time to revisit this great idea!

Ellen said...

Wonderful memo board. I can think of many uses for it.

Cindy said...

Love the fabric and the project! I need to make one of these to hang over the desk. It would definitely help keep some of my clutter off the desk!

Deb said...

Great project, but I REALLY love that table runner!

Towles98 said...

Perfect gift for the back to school student, especially those going off to college!

Kathy said...

Love the fabric and the project. Love the use of the yoyo's.

Kathy said...

Love the fabric and the table runner. Really love the use of the yoyo's.

Kathy said...

Love the fabric and the table runner. Really love the use of yoyo's!

Unknown said...

Absolutely love the table runner with yoyos! I live everything you do!

Unknown said...

Love the table runner with yoyos !

Heide said...

Did somebody say polka dots? Love working with them. Would love to win.

Unknown said...

Love the b board! Can't wait to make one.

Unknown said...

Love the b board. Can't wait to make one!

Unknown said...

Cute project. I've been thinking of adding something like this to the inside doors of my armoire for jewelry.

Unknown said...

I have been thinking of making two of these and attaching them to the inside doors of my armoire for jewelry. Love the new fabric!

Caroline said...

Great Pinboard project. Looking forward to the YoYo Table Runner.

Janet said...

Great looking memo board; one could customize it for our home. Thanks again for sharing such a great, useful project.

Janet said...

Great memo board! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Janet said...

Thanks for sharing the fun and useful memo board with us. We could easily customize it for our home use.

Potpourri said...

This message board is just what I need for my sewing space

Just Sew Sue said...

I love the new range of fabrics. They look very versatile and will mix well with my favourite collections.

Anonymous said...

HELLO,love your projects!
Thanks for sharing!

msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

teenie said...

Free Fabric?! It's just what a girl wants...or at least THIS girl. Love you Jill!

~Laurie~ said...

What a great project! Thanks for the chance to win some lovely fabric!

Mary Jean said...

The memo board is really cute. I love your table runner ! Great idea to use yo-yo's!

Four dogs and one quilter said...

Love the yo-yos. Don't know why I don't make them more often. Must make a note to myself and put it on my new memo board.

Kaye M. tkmattson@hotmail.com said...

I love the fabric on your memo board, it would look good with so many different interiors! Thanks for a fun project.

Geri said...

Since my basement redo is almost complete, time to make it my crafting room, except I would need 3 rooms to hold every WIP! Thanks so much for the PDQ projects.

LeAnne said...

Great message board for back to school kids. I also really like your table runner with the yo-yos on it.

Valerie said...

Love the message board. Thanks, Jill

KatieQ said...

This will be perfect for my sewing room. I always have little scraps of inspiration all over the place. It would be great to keep them organized.

patricia said...

All so happy!

mabear said...

would love to win some fabric!!

Lee said...

Thank you for a fabulous project! I would love to make a few of these as gifts! The nieces would love them for their bedrooms!

Anonymous said...

Hiya Jill!!! What a wonderful idea. Actually, my daughter has made quite a few of these for gifts. Hmmm, she's not given me one yet. Could it be that she thinks I have too much stuff already??? Lol. Well, maybe I'll get one for Christmas this year. That table runner is adorable, just love it. Thanks for the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

Kalynn's Creations said...

Thanks for the fun projects. So much fun.